Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was released within a month of the FP2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-4030 scores vs the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Panasonic FP2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP2
| FE-4030 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 and the FP2.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and FP2.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $130 | $80 |
